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FD13 UKO

2013 Kia Optima

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,966 mi
Last recorded177,966 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Kia Optima66,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD13 UKO
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 177,966 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Pads is crumbling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 177,613 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant empty, cant risk bringing the car up to temperature without causing damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Also a 35% imbalance across rear brake system (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Pads is crumbling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch lining defective

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 148,673 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 148,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Small cut on worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge, also has a cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 133,058 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,060 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2021 109,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted masking some items

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 84,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,723 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,820 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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FD13 UKO is a 2013 Kia Optima in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 66,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Optima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD13 UKO is a 2013 Kia Optima, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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